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Understanding Registered Education Savings Plans (RESPs) in Canada

by James Dietrich | Sep 1, 2023 | 2023, Blog, Family, financial advice, Financial Planning, Registered Education Savings Plan

What is an RESP? A Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP) is a unique savings account available in Canada, designed to assist individuals, such as parents or guardians, in saving for a child’s post-secondary education. Notably, anyone can open an RESP for a...

Retirement Planning

by James Dietrich | Jul 3, 2023 | Blog, Family, health benefits, life insurance, retirees, Retirement, RRSP

Most of us understand the benefits of sensible retirement planning. Still, it doesn’t feel relatively straightforward when it comes to creating your retirement strategy and putting it into effect. The reality is that, while there are lots of variables to...

Federal Budget 2023 Highlights

by James Dietrich | Mar 29, 2023 | 2023, Blog, Business Owners, dental benefits, Family, Financial Planning, individuals

On March 28, 2023, the Federal Government released their 2032 budget. This article highlights the following financial measures:New transfer options associated with Bill C-208 for intergenerational transfer.New rules for employee ownership trusts.Changes to how the...

Estate Planning for Blended Families

by James Dietrich | Dec 1, 2022 | Blog, estate planning, Family

Blended families – where two people get married but have children from previous relationships – are becoming more common. It can be challenging enough to take care of the everyday logistics; from where to live to making sure everyone gets along. So trying to make sure...

When and Why You Should Conduct an Insurance Audit

by James Dietrich | Mar 2, 2022 | Blog, Business Owners, Family, individuals, life insurance

As our lives grow and change with variable circumstances, new additions, and job transitions, our needs for insurance will also evolve. Additionally, economic fluctuations and external circumstances that influence your insurance policy will need frequent re-evaluation...

Why Insurance Is So Important If You’re A Single Parent

by James Dietrich | Nov 1, 2021 | Blog, Family, insurance, life insurance

Why Insurance Is So Important If You’re A Single ParentYour kids mean everything to you – and you want to make sure they’re protected no matter what. As a single parent, you must have the right health and life insurance options in place to make that happen. We...

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